CVE-2006-3590
First published: Fri Jul 14 2006(Updated: )
mso.dll, as used by Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 through 2003, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed shape container in a PPT file that leads to memory corruption, as exploited by Trojan.PPDropper.B, a different issue than CVE-2006-1540 and CVE-2006-3493.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2000 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2002 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.ppdropper.b.html
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1484
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=508
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/936945
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18957
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016496
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21040
- http://www.osvdb.org/27324
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2795
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27781
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27740
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A399
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-048
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440532/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440255/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440137/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3590?
CVE-2006-3590 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3590?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3590, ensure your Microsoft PowerPoint is updated to the latest service pack or security patch provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2006-3590?
CVE-2006-3590 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, 2002, and 2003, including Service Packs 1 and 2.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2006-3590?
CVE-2006-3590 is associated with user-assisted attacks that exploit a malformed shape container in a PPT file.
Who should be concerned about CVE-2006-3590?
Organizations and individuals using vulnerable versions of Microsoft PowerPoint should be concerned about CVE-2006-3590 due to its risk of exploitation.
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